ReviewFrontiers in nutrition2021
Low Carbohydrate Dietary Approaches for People With Type 2 Diabetes-A Narrative Review.
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- Effect of dietary carbohydrate intake on glycaemic control and insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition · 2025Pooled it
- American Association of Clinical Endocrinology Clinical Practice Guideline: Developing a Diabetes Mellitus Comprehensive Care Plan-2022 Update.Endocrine practice : official journal of the American College of Endocrinology and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists · 2022Guideline
- The beneficial impact of a low-carbohydrate diet on glycemic variability in insulin-deficient diabetes.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Trial
- Impact of a Cooking Intervention on the Cooking Skills of Adult Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Pilot Study.Nutrients · 2024Trial
- A web-based low carbohydrate diet intervention significantly improves glycaemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes: results of the T2Diet Study randomised controlled trial.Nutrition & diabetes · 2023Trial
- Effects of Different Doses of Exercise on Inflammation Markers Among Adolescents With Overweight/Obesity: HEPAFIT Study.The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 2022Trial
- Changes in binge eating symptoms following an online community-based ultra-processed food addiction intervention: Liberate.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Effect of a low-carbohydrate diet on glycaemic control and disease management in type 2 diabetes: results from a prospective free-living trial.BMJ nutrition, prevention & health · 2026Article
- Carbohydrate Reduction and a Holistic Model of Care in Diabetes Management: Insights from a Retrospective Multi-Year Audit in New Zealand.Nutrients · 2025Observational
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- Effect of anti-inflammatory diets on health-related quality of life in adults with chronic disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMJ nutrition, prevention & health · 2025Article
- Maternal and fetal outcomes in gestational diabetes mellitus: a narrative review of dietary interventions.Frontiers in global women's health · 2025Review
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- Low-carbohydrate diet for people with type 2 diabetes mellitus.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2024Article
- Diet effects on colonic health influence the efficacy of Bin1 mAb immunotherapy for ulcerative colitis.Scientific reports · 2023Article
- Macronutrient intake: Hormonal controls, pathological states, and methodological considerations.Appetite · 2023Review
- Optimising blood glucose control with portioned meal box in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: a randomised control trial.Frontiers in nutrition · 2023Article
- Nutritional Quality of Gluten-Free Bakery Products Labeled Ketogenic and/or Low-Carb Sold in the Global Market.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
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Abstract
Although carbohydrate restriction is not a new approach for the management of Type 2 diabetes, interest in its safety and efficacy has increased significantly in recent years. The purpose of the current narrative review is to summarise the key relevant research and practical considerations in this area, as well as to explore some of the common concerns expressed in relation to the use of such approaches. There is a strong physiological rationale supporting the role of carbohydrate restriction for the management of Type 2 diabetes, and available evidence suggests that low carbohydrate dietary approaches (LCDs) are as effective as, or superior to, other dietary approaches for its management. Importantly, LCDs appear to be more effective than other dietary approaches for facilitating a reduction in the requirement for certain medications, which leads to their effects on other health markers being underestimated. LCDs have also been demonstrated to be an effective method for achieving remission of Type 2 diabetes for some people. The available evidence does not support concerns that LCDs increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, that such approaches increase the risk of nutrient deficiencies, or that they are more difficult to adhere to than other dietary approaches. A growing number of organisations support the use of LCDs as a suitable choice for individuals with Type 2 diabetes.
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